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About

Rock Hill ward lies in the northern part of Bromsgrove, bordered by the A38 to the west and encompassing residential neighbourhoods like Charford. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, local schools, and community facilities such as the Charford Community Centre. Its layout is functional, with green spaces like Charford Playing Fields providing recreational areas for residents.

A notable local landmark is the Charford Bell, a modern sculpture and meeting point near the shops. The ward is characterised by its practical amenities, including several convenience stores and takeaways serving the immediate population. Transport links are provided by regular bus services connecting to Bromsgrove town centre and wider routes along the main road corridors.

Area overview

On average Rock Hill has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rock Hill is £55,694 per year. Rock Hill is home to around 3,549 people, with a population density of about 5,802.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rock Hill Population
3,549
Population density
5,802.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.4(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.61(+156%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.09(+93%)
Other theft
12.68(+123%)
Public order
11.55(+91%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,249
91.47%
Other White
65
1.83%
Indian
34
0.96%
Pakistani
33
0.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
32
0.9%
Total population: 3,552

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
905
32.21%
Level 3 (A level)
499
17.76%
No qualifications
458
16.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
427
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
290
10.32%
Total 16+ residents: 2,810

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
509
35.25%
Owns with a mortgage
486
33.66%
Other social rented
169
11.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
137
9.49%
Social rents from council
125
8.66%
Total households: 1,444

Property prices in Rock Hill

Median price£281,500
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £403K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £281,500 (about £326 per square foot) in Rock Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rock Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£429,327£326
Semi-Detached3£288,000£382
Terraced9£210,000£306
Flats1£110,000£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rock Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rock Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271,500£189,975£133,000
2017£337,500£173,000£148,000
2018£341,500£225,000£155,000
2019£330,000£189,950£152,750
2020£365,000£210,000£165,000
2021£355,000£241,250£160,000
2022£425,000£235,000£182,125
2023£359,500£237,250£205,000
2024£340,000£233,000£202,500
2025£442,000£287,500£204,000
2026£365,000£257,500£232,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rock Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rock Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£249£246£150
2017£269£229£144
2018£291£270£166
2019£268£254£174
2020£290£263£182
2021£310£284£217
2022£349£334£253
2023£326£274£227
2024£357£352£234
2025£323£382£290
2026£327£390£384
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rock Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rock Hill in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bromsgrove district.

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,928
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,479
Band E£3,029
Band F£3,580
Band G£4,131
Band H£4,957

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Rock Hill ward.

Local councillors

Harrison Rone-Clarke

Rock Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Rock Hill

Is Rock Hill safe?

Rock Hill records about 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rock Hill?

The median sale price in Rock Hill is £281,500 (about £326 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Rock Hill?

Rock Hill scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rock Hill sits around rank 20,358 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rock Hill?

The average household income in Rock Hill is around £55,694 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rock Hill?

Rock Hill is represented by 1 elected councillor: Harrison Rone-Clarke (Labour Party).